8 days • 7 nights • Egypt
Three nights among the Giza pyramids and the treasures of Cairo, then four nights on the beaches of Sharm El Sheikh and the Red Sea reefs.
Egypt tours are a journey between a civilization thousands of years old and one of the most beautiful seas in the world. The 8-day Egypt program combines Cairo and Giza, with the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo, and Sharm El Sheikh, with its coral reefs and Red Sea resorts. Egypt is a welcoming destination with a cheerful spirit, and it surprises you with something new on every visit, from the Grand Egyptian Museum to the beaches of Sinai.
The flight from Istanbul to Cairo is short, about two hours, then we take a domestic flight to Sharm El Sheikh in about an hour. The program suits families and first-time visitors to Egypt: cultural tours at the start with a guide who explains the history, then days of relaxing, swimming and diving at the end. Sharm El Sheikh can be replaced with Hurghada on request. We schedule tours early in the morning whenever possible to avoid the heat and the crowds at the famous sites.
Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport, then transfer to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy dinner on a Nile boat with views of Cairo's lights from the river.
In the morning we visit the Giza Plateau: the Great Pyramid (Khufu), the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx, with a stop at the panoramic viewpoint over the three pyramids. In the afternoon we visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, close to the plateau, home to the treasures of King Tutankhamun and the colossal statue of Ramses II in the grand hall.
We climb up to the Citadel of Saladin and visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, whose domes overlook Cairo, then go down to Al-Azhar Mosque and Al-Muizz Street with its Mamluk mosques and buildings. We finish at Khan El Khalili to shop and sit in one of its historic local cafés.
A short domestic flight to Sharm El Sheikh, then check-in at the resort. The rest of the day is for swimming and relaxing, and in the evening a stroll around Naama Bay with its restaurants and seaside promenade.
A boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park, one of the best-known dive sites in the Red Sea, with snorkeling stops among coral reefs and colorful fish, and lunch on board. Return to the resort in the afternoon.
A day to relax on the beach and by the resort pools. In the evening we visit the Old Market in Sharm El Sheikh and Al Sahaba Mosque with its striking architecture, with time to buy souvenirs and spices.
Choose between a quad-bike safari in the Sinai desert with a Bedouin dinner and stargazing, or a day trip to Dahab with its calm atmosphere and the famous Blue Hole. You can also stay at the resort if you prefer to rest.
Breakfast at the resort, then transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight back to Istanbul, direct or via Cairo depending on the flight schedule.
| City | Nights | Suggested |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 3 | Hotels in Giza with views of the Pyramids, or on the Nile Corniche in downtown Cairo and Zamalek. |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 4 | 4- or 5-star resorts in Naama Bay, Nabq Bay or Shark's Bay, and many guests prefer the all-inclusive plan. |
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Questions & answers
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant for combining swimming and sightseeing, and winter is warm during the day, suitable if you want to escape the cold. Summer is very hot, but suits those who spend their time between the sea and the pool.
What counts is the nationality of your passport, not where you live. Some nationalities get the visa easily, while others need prior approval that takes time. Send us your nationality and we will confirm the current requirements; the final decision rests with the Egyptian authorities.
They are not included by default because they change from time to time, but they can be added to your offer. We will give you the published prices at the time of booking.
Sharm El Sheikh is known for Ras Mohammed Reserve and its proximity to Dahab and the Sinai desert, while Hurghada is a larger city with a wide choice of family resorts. Both are lovely options, and we adjust the program to your wishes.
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